Bukawi (en. Disturbance)

/buˈka.wi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A stigmatized or troublesome situation causing social turmoil.
The disturbance caused fear and concern in the community.
Nagdulot ang bukawi sa komunidad ng takot at pag-aalala.
The act of creating chaos or difference among people or things.
The disturbance during the meeting should not happen.
Ang bukawi sa pulong ay hindi dapat mangyari.
A mix of negative feelings or emotions in a situation.
The disturbance in their relationship complicated their friendship.
Ang bukawi sa kanilang relasyon ay nagpahirap sa kanilang pagkakaibigan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has disturbance
brings misunderstanding or conflict
may bukawi

Related Words

conflict
A situation that causes misunderstanding or conflict among people.
sigalot
explosion
A sudden release of excess energy that often causes damage or chaos.
pagsabog

Slang Meanings

Crazy or insane
Wow, that person is like a lunatic, just talking nonsense.
Grabe, parang bukawi na 'yang tao na 'yan, walang ginagawa kundi magsalita ng wala sa lugar.
Poor person not understood
When that person comes off the stage, everyone is like lost, not knowing what to do.
Kapag bumaba 'yan sa stage, lahat ng tao parang nabukawi na, di na alam kung anong gagawin.
Confused or lost
I was with him earlier but he's like all over the place with what he's saying, so messy!
Kasama ko siya kanina pero parang bukawi na sa mga sinasabi, ang gulo!